TO THE EDITOR:

On June 29, Ms. Ethel Channon published an article entitled “Is there murder in the heart of justice?” After reading her article, I was not sure if I understood completely what she was saying. I waited a few days and read it again. I have concluded she is saying to execute a murderer is murder. I beg to differ.

She quotes Romans 12:19-21. Having just completed a study of the book of Romans, I am well acquainted with this verse. This letter was written by Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, through inspiration of the Holy Spirit, to the Church in Rome. Romans...